ORDER OF BUSINESS IN A COUNCIL SESSION

Note: Some items do not occur at every session:

Invocation.

Approval of the journal of the preceding meeting.

Requests by Councilmembers for permission to be absent from

the session.

Reading of communications from the Mayor.

Introduction of bills and resolutions (to be referred to

appropriate Committees of Council).

Reports from Committees of Council.

Special business.

Bills on first reading.

Public comment on bills and resolutions on the Second

Reading and Final Passage Calendars - titles are printed below.

Bills that Council passed but that need to be returned by the

Mayor for reconsideration.

Consideration of bills and resolutions on the Second Reading

and Final Passage Calendars.

Bills and resolutions on the Suspension Calendar.

Speeches by Councilmembers.

INVOCATION

Council met, a quorum being present.

REVEREND TONY PRITCHETTE, FOUNDER AND PASTOR OF PROVISION OF GRACE WORLD

MISSION CHURCH, was introduced and offered an appropriate prayer.

APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL

COUNCILMEMBER BASS MOVED TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL

of Thursday April 23, 2026.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

LEAVES OF ABSENCE

There were no requests for leave of absence today.

COMMUNICATIONS

April 28, 2026

TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF PHILADELPHIA:

I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following

proposed Ordinance:

AN ORDINANCE

Authorizing the Director of Aviation, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to

modify a certain easement and acquire additional easement interests in

connection with a portion of the parcel or parcels of land commonly known as

8350 Executive Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.

I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance.

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 260415)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

April 28, 2026

TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF PHILADELPHIA:

I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following

proposed Ordinance:

AN ORDINANCE

Authorizing the Director of the Department of Aviation to acquire, on behalf of

the City, fee simple title or a lesser interest by purchase, amicable negotiation,

dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation or

otherwise, in and to all or portions of a certain parcel of land known as 8800

Tinicum Boulevard in Philadelphia County, under certain terms and conditions.

I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance.

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 260416)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

April 28, 2026

TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF PHILADELPHIA:

I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following

proposed Ordinance:

AN ORDINANCE

Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into a

concession agreement with Positive Energy Inc. for the procurement,

construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of Direct Current Fast

Chargers in the cell phone lot at Philadelphia International Airport, under

certain terms and conditions.

I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance.

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 260417)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

April 28, 2026

TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF PHILADELPHIA:

I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following

proposed Ordinance:

AN ORDINANCE

Authorizing the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation, on behalf of the City of

Philadelphia, to enter into a multi-year lease agreement with the Fairmount Park

Conservancy, under which the City would lease to the Conservancy portions of

the City-owned premises known as Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park for the

Conservancy’s use, operation, management, maintenance, and repair, all under

certain terms and conditions.

I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance.

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 260418)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

April 29, 2026

TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF PHILADELPHIA:

I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following

proposed Ordinance:

AN ORDINANCE

Authorizing the Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems and the

Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to execute separate multi-year

concession agreements with It’s Electric Inc. and Positive Energy Inc. in

connection with a City electric vehicle charging program to site, design, install,

own, operate and maintain a network of publicly available electric vehicle

charging stations throughout the City at curbside locations and surface parking

lots; amending Chapter 11-604 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled

“Encroachments Upon and Obstructions of the Street” to provide for

discontinued approval of Electric Vehicle Charger encroachments; and

amending Title 12 , entitled “Traffic Code,” to authorize the installation, use,

administration and enforcement of electric vehicle parking spaces, provide for

administrative enforcement of violations of electric vehicle parking violations,

including camera-based enforcement and towing, all under certain terms and

conditions.

I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance.

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 260419)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

April 29, 2026

TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF PHILADELPHIA:

I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution

entitled:

RESOLUTION

Approving the reappointment of Abby Pozefsky to the Philadelphia

Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board.

This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this

Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration.

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 260420)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

April 27, 2026

TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF PHILADELPHIA:

I am pleased to advise you that on April 27, 2026, I signed the following bill, which

was passed by Council at its session on April 16, 2026:

Bill No. 260295

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 260421)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

Councilmember Jones Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember

Jones:

Bill No. 260422: An Ordinance Amending Section 14-524 of The Philadelphia Code,

entitled “/FDO, Fourth District Overlay District” by authorizing Basic Systems and

Utilities in the SP-PO-A zoning district in an area bounded by Ridge Avenue, Calumet

Street, the Schuylkill River, and the Wissahickon Creek all under certain terms and

conditions.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.

Bill No. 26042200

Attachments:

Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by

Councilmember Gauthier:

Bill No. 260423: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia

Code, entitled “Surplus Properties,” by adding methodology for disposition

by property exchange, and making other technical changes, all under certain

terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING, NEIGHBORHOOD

DEVELOPMENT AND THE HOMELESS.

Bill No. 26042300

Attachments:

Councilmember Young Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember

Young:

Bill No. 260424: An Ordinance Establishing temporary parking regulations, and

enforcement thereof, and temporary residential and guest parking permits for the

vicinity of: the area bounded by the intersection of North 21st street and North College

avenue, North 21st street, Master street, North 25th street, Cecil B. Moore avenue,

North 33rd street, West Oxford street, West Glenwood avenue, North 32nd street

and continuing along the railroad boundary south from North 32nd street at West

Thompson street to the intersection of Aspen Street, Pennsylvania avenue, Hamilton

street, North 21st street, Fairmount avenue, Corinthian avenue, Brown street, North

21st street, Poplar street, Corinthian avenue, South College avenue, Poplar street,

West College avenue, North College avenue to the intersection of North College

avenue and North 21st street, all under certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL

AFFAIRS.

Bill No. 26042400

Attachments:

Councilmember Young Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember

Young:

Bill No. 260425: An Ordinance Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of

3601-7 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19140, under certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES.

Bill No. 26042500

Attachments:

Councilmember Driscoll Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council President Johnson,

Sponsored by Councilmember Ahmad:

Bill No. 260431: An Ordinance Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on

behalf of the City, to enter into a concession agreement with Positive Energy Inc. for

the procurement, construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of Direct

Current Fast Chargers in the cell phone lot at Philadelphia International Airport, under

certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC UTILITIES.

Bill No. 26043100

Attachments:

Councilmember Phillips Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Phillips:

Resolution No. 260432: Resolution Honoring and recognizing outstanding educators

in the Ninth Councilmanic District for their leadership, mentorship, and unwavering

commitment to shaping the lives of young people and strengthening school communities

through education, service, and opportunity.

Signature26043200

Attachments:

Councilmember Phillips Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Phillips:

Resolution No. 260433: Resolution Honoring and recognizing the St. Raymond of

Penafort Boys Basketball Team for winning the 2026 Region 58 Championship, the

2026 Archdiocese of Philadelphia Varsity Boys Basketball Championship, and the

2026 Pennsylvania CYO State Championship, and celebrating a historic season that

brought pride and distinction to the Oak Lane community.

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final

Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gilmore Richardson:

Resolution No. 260434: Resolution Recognizing April 26 - May 2, 2026, as

National Apprenticeship Week in the City of Philadelphia

Signature26043400

Attachments:

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final

Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gilmore Richardson:

Resolution No. 260435: Resolution Recognizing May 7, 2026, as Alexander Graham

Bell and AT&T Day in the City of Philadelphia on the occasion of the 150th

Anniversary of the first successful phone call and the ultimate founding of AT&T, as

well as the first broad public demonstration of the telephone later that year at the

Centennial World's Fair in the City of Philadelphia.

Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage

Calendar the following Resolution for Council President Johnson, Sponsored by Councilmember

Gilmore Richardson:

Resolution No. 260436: Resolution Approving the appointment of William Snyder,

Jr., as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

Resolution No. 26043600

Attachments:

Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage

Calendar the following Resolution for Council President Johnson, Sponsored by Councilmember

Gauthier:

Resolution No. 260437: Resolution Extending approval of the 2025-2026 Housing

Opportunities Made Easy (H.O.M.E.) Program Annual Program Statement and

Budget, which addresses expenditures by various agencies in the first year of the

H.O.M.E. Program, to constitute approval of spending in Fiscal Year 2027, pursuant

to that same Program Statement and Budget.

Resolution No. 26043700

Attachments:

Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier:

Resolution No. 260438: Resolution Honoring and recognizing Jeremiah Roach,

Dylan Adkins, Aidan Marion, Khalif Barakat-Cooper, and Marquise Floyd-Reid for

their outstanding academic achievement in earning associate degrees prior to graduating

from high school, and further recognizing Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia Charter School,

Principal Robert L. Parker III, CEO Dr. William Hayes, and Zachary Paris, Director

of Early College and Career Programming, for their leadership and commitment to

student success.

Signature26043800

Attachments:

Councilmember Thomas Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Thomas:

Resolution No. 260439: Resolution Recognizing May as Music Month in the City of

Philadelphia and celebrating the city’s dedication to the arts, its legacy of producing

world-class musicians across genres, and its powerful economic impact, generating

billions in revenue, jobs, tourism, and local business growth.

Signature26043900

Attachments:

Councilmember Jones Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Jones:

Resolution No. 260440: Resolution Authorizing the Committee of the Whole to hold

public hearings to assess the potential establishment of an independent fiscal oversight

agency to perform independent fiscal audits of The School District of Philadelphia’s

annual budget.

Signature26044000

Attachments:

Councilmember Landau Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Landau:

Resolution No. 260441: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Transportation

and Public Utilities to hold hearings examining the status of transit mobility and access

for Philadelphia’s students and the expansion of the SEPTA Student Fare Program.

Signature26044100

Attachments:

Councilmember Landau Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Landau:

Resolution No. 260442: Resolution Honoring and recognizing lifelong Philadelphian

and Central High School and Temple University alum, Will Yip, as the first Asian

American and second Philadelphian producer to win the 2026 Grammy Award for

Best Rock Album, and for his outstanding work as an audio engineer and record

producer in the City of Philadelphia.

Signature26044200

Attachments:

Councilmember Landau Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Landau:

Resolution No. 260443: Resolution Recognizing, congratulating, and honoring

Community Legal Services on its 60th anniversary.

Signature26044300

Attachments:

Councilmember Landau Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Landau:

Resolution No. 260444: Resolution Recognizing May 4-8, 2026, as Philly Tech

Week in the City of Philadelphia and celebrating the vibrant and thriving tech

ecosystem in Philadelphia.

Councilmember Lozada Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Lozada:

Resolution No. 260445: Resolution Recognizing and Celebrating the 100th

Anniversary of Russell H. Conwell Middle Magnet School

Councilmember Harrity Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Harrity:

Resolution No. 260446: Resolution Honoring the Asian American Business Alliance

of Greater Philadelphia (AABAGP) for hosting the 2026 Asian American and Pacific

Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Gala in celebration of AAPI heritage and the 250th

Anniversary of American Independence.

Councilmember Driscoll Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage

Calendar the following Resolution for Council President Johnson, Sponsored by Councilmember

Driscoll:

Resolution No. 260447: Resolution Approving the reappointment of Abby Pozefsky

to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board.

Resolution No. 26044700

Attachments:

Councilmember Bass Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Bass:

Resolution No. 260448: Resolution Also renaming the corner of E. Collom Street

and Wakefield Street “Herbert ‘Drum’ Burch Way,” to honor and recognize the life,

service, and enduring legacy of Herbert “Drum” Burch, a devoted community activist,

veteran, healthcare professional, and political leader in the City of Philadelphia.

Resolution No. 26044800

Attachments:

Councilmember Bass Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the

following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Bass:

Resolution No. 260449: Resolution Recognizing April 30, 2026, as National Adopt

a Shelter Pet Day in the City of Philadelphia, honoring the vital work of local animal

shelters and encouraging residents to adopt, volunteer, and support animal welfare

efforts throughout the year.

Councilmember Ahmad Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Ahmad:

Resolution No. 260450: Resolution Honoring Dr. Charlotte Brown, Rachael Hanible,

Tijania “Tee” Goodwin, Dr. Jasmyn Wright, and Mecca Robinson during National

Volunteer Month for their extraordinary service, leadership, and enduring contributions

to the City of Philadelphia.

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES

COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND PUBLIC WORKS

Bill No. 251067: An Ordinance Authorizing real estate transactions by the

Commissioner of Public Property, the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and the

Philadelphia Land Bank necessary to permit the City of Philadelphia to acquire

property bounded by Island Avenue, Elmwood Avenue, South 77th Street, Buist

Avenue, South 78th Street, Cobbs Creek waterway, the vacated section of South

75th, and the former Grays Avenue, including property known as Cibotti Recreation

Center, all under certain terms and conditions.

COUNCILMEMBER LOZADA MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 251067.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 25106700

Attachments:

THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

Bill No. 251100: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on

behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an amendment to a sublease agreement

with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City of all or a portion of the

premises located at 1600-26 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, under certain terms and

conditions.

COUNCILMEMBER LOZADA MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 251100.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 25110000

Attachments:

THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

Bill No. 260063: An Ordinance Renaming and designating the property commonly

referred to as Panati Playground, located at 3100 N 22nd Street, to the “Allegheny

West Recreation Center” in recognition of the community and neighborhood that it

serves.

COUNCILMEMBER LOZADA MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260063.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26006300

Attachments:

THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

Bill No. 260242: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to

execute and deliver a deed to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development

conveying fee simple title to a certain tract of City-owned land with buildings and

improvements, situated on 5928-30 Germantown Avenue in the 8th Councilmanic

District of the City of Philadelphia

COUNCILMEMBER LOZADA MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260242.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26024200

Attachments:

THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

Bill No. 260337: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on

behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into lease or sublease agreements with the

Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for all or a portion of the premises

that includes certain parcels of land, generally referred to as Victory Gardens and

Emerson Landfill, for environmental remediation of the land, development of a facility at

said premises, and use by the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 542, all

under certain terms and conditions.

COUNCILMEMBER LOZADA MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260337.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26033700

Attachments:

THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

Bill No. 260338: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on

behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to grant to PECO Energy Company an easement for

the purpose of accessing, installing, maintaining and repairing underground transformers

and supporting infrastructure along and adjacent to a portion of the Pennypack Path in

and about the area commonly known as 7801 State Road, under certain terms and

conditions.

COUNCILMEMBER LOZADA MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260338.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26033800

Attachments:

THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

Bill No. 260339: An Ordinance Amending Bill No. 241031 (approved January 15,

2025), entitled “Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City

of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal

Authority, for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 1 S. Broad Street,

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions,” to authorize the lease

of additional space within the premises, under certain terms and conditions.

COUNCILMEMBER LOZADA MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260339.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26033900

Attachments:

THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

Bill No. 260341: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on

behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease or sublease agreement with the

Philadelphia Municipal Authority for use by the City, of a portion of the premises

located at 9353 Krewstown Road, under certain terms and conditions.

COUNCILMEMBER LOZADA MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260341.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26034100

Attachments:

THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES

Bill No. 250806: An Ordinance Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a

sidewalk café in the vicinity of 1811 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130, under

certain terms and conditions.

COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250806.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 25080600

Attachments:

THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

Bill No. 250836: An Ordinance Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a

sidewalk café in the vicinity of 1444 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19125, under

certain terms and conditions.

COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250836.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill NO. 25083600

Attachments:

THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

Bill No. 250918: An Ordinance Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a

sidewalk café in the vicinity of 161 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19122, under

certain terms and conditions.

COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250918.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 25091800

Attachments:

THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

Bill No. 251029: An Ordinance Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled

“Traffic Code,” to provide for designated transportation network company vehicle

stands, definitions and prohibitions, clarifying penalties related to bus, taxicab and TNC

vehicle stands, amending violations subject to camera-based parking enforcement, and

amending parking violations subject to towing, all under certain terms and conditions.

COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 251029.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 25102900

Attachments:

THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

Bill No. 251070: An Ordinance Amending Section 12-926 of The Philadelphia Code,

entitled “Center City Parking Regulations,” to confirm regulations adopted by the

Department of Streets that establish and revise loading zone regulations in additional

portions of the Center City area; and to reauthorize changes and additions to such

regulations; all under certain terms and conditions.

COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 251070.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

5thBill No. 25107000

Attachments:

THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

Bill No. 260026: An Ordinance Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code,

entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane and removal of

parking on Columbia Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.

COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260026.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26002600

Attachments:

THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

Bill No. 260134: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 12-923 of the Philadelphia Code

entitled “Smart Loading Zones” authorizing the Philadelphia Parking Authority to install

smart loading zones in the area of Center City bounded by Spring Garden Street,

Bainbridge Street, the Schuylkill River and the Delaware River, for the purpose of

improving the appropriate use of loading zones and reducing traffic congestion, all

under certain terms and conditions.

COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260134.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26013400

Attachments:

THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

Bill No. 260216: An Ordinance Authorizing the installation, ownership and

maintenance of a dumpster encroachment in the vicinity of 509-19 Vine St,

Philadelphia, PA 19106, under certain terms and conditions.

COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260216.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26021600

Attachments:

THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

Bill No. 260217: An Ordinance Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of

2655 S Juniper St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, under certain terms and conditions.

COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260217.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26021700

Attachments:

THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

Bill No. 260240: An Ordinance Removing the parking lane and prohibiting stopping

on the south side of Cinnaminson Street, from Mitchell Street to Pechin Street.

COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260240.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26024000

Attachments:

THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

Bill No. 260267: An Ordinance Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of a

staircase in the vicinity of 611 S 7th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms

and conditions.

COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260267.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26026700

Attachments:

THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

Bill No. 260340, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing various encroachments in

the vicinity of 323 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19107, under certain terms and

conditions.

COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260340, AS AMENDED.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26034000

Attachments:

THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC UTILITIES

Bill No. 260265: An Ordinance Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled

“Traffic Code,” to amend certain requirements applicable to buses and areas

designated for use by buses, including applicable penalties, all under certain terms and

conditions.

COUNCILMEMBER DRISCOLL MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260265.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26026500

Attachments:

THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

Bill No. 260266: An Ordinance Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter

into agreements to purchase electricity, natural gas and motor fuel for use by the City in

City facilities and vehicles, including agreements that obligate payment for delivery of

such energy supplies in future fiscal years, all under certain terms and conditions.

COUNCILMEMBER DRISCOLL MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260266.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26026600

Attachments:

THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR

BILLS ON FIRST READING

Bill No. 251067: An Ordinance Authorizing real estate transactions by the

Commissioner of Public Property, the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and the

Philadelphia Land Bank necessary to permit the City of Philadelphia to acquire

property bounded by Island Avenue, Elmwood Avenue, South 77th Street, Buist

Avenue, South 78th Street, Cobbs Creek waterway, the vacated section of South

75th, and the former Grays Avenue, including property known as Cibotti Recreation

Center, all under certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING

CALENDAR.

Bill No. 25106700

Attachments:

Bill No. 251100: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on

behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an amendment to a sublease agreement

with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City of all or a portion of the

premises located at 1600-26 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, under certain terms and

conditions.

THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING

CALENDAR.

Bill No. 25110000

Attachments:

Bill No. 260063: An Ordinance Renaming and designating the property commonly

referred to as Panati Playground, located at 3100 N 22nd Street, to the “Allegheny

West Recreation Center” in recognition of the community and neighborhood that it

serves.

THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING

CALENDAR.

Bill No. 26006300

Attachments:

Bill No. 260242: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to

execute and deliver a deed to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development

conveying fee simple title to a certain tract of City-owned land with buildings and

improvements, situated on 5928-30 Germantown Avenue in the 8th Councilmanic

District of the City of Philadelphia

THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING

CALENDAR.

Bill No. 26024200

Attachments:

Bill No. 260337: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on

behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into lease or sublease agreements with the

Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for all or a portion of the premises

that includes certain parcels of land, generally referred to as Victory Gardens and

Emerson Landfill, for environmental remediation of the land, development of a facility at

said premises, and use by the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 542, all

under certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING

CALENDAR.

Bill No. 26033700

Attachments:

Bill No. 260338: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on

behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to grant to PECO Energy Company an easement for

the purpose of accessing, installing, maintaining and repairing underground transformers

and supporting infrastructure along and adjacent to a portion of the Pennypack Path in

and about the area commonly known as 7801 State Road, under certain terms and

conditions.

THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING

CALENDAR.

Bill No. 26033800

Attachments:

Bill No. 260339: An Ordinance Amending Bill No. 241031 (approved January 15,

2025), entitled “Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City

of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal

Authority, for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 1 S. Broad Street,

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions,” to authorize the lease

of additional space within the premises, under certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING

CALENDAR.

Bill No. 26033900

Attachments:

Bill No. 260341: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on

behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease or sublease agreement with the

Philadelphia Municipal Authority for use by the City, of a portion of the premises

located at 9353 Krewstown Road, under certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING

CALENDAR.

Bill No. 26034100

Attachments:

Bill No. 250806: An Ordinance Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a

sidewalk café in the vicinity of 1811 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130, under

certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING

CALENDAR.

Bill No. 25080600

Attachments:

Bill No. 250836: An Ordinance Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a

sidewalk café in the vicinity of 1444 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19125, under

certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING

CALENDAR.

Bill NO. 25083600

Attachments:

Bill No. 250918: An Ordinance Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a

sidewalk café in the vicinity of 161 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19122, under

certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING

CALENDAR.

Bill No. 25091800

Attachments:

Bill No. 251029: An Ordinance Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled

“Traffic Code,” to provide for designated transportation network company vehicle

stands, definitions and prohibitions, clarifying penalties related to bus, taxicab and TNC

vehicle stands, amending violations subject to camera-based parking enforcement, and

amending parking violations subject to towing, all under certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING

CALENDAR.

Bill No. 25102900

Attachments:

Bill No. 251070: An Ordinance Amending Section 12-926 of The Philadelphia Code,

entitled “Center City Parking Regulations,” to confirm regulations adopted by the

Department of Streets that establish and revise loading zone regulations in additional

portions of the Center City area; and to reauthorize changes and additions to such

regulations; all under certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING

CALENDAR.

5thBill No. 25107000

Attachments:

Bill No. 260026: An Ordinance Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code,

entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane and removal of

parking on Columbia Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING

CALENDAR.

Bill No. 26002600

Attachments:

Bill No. 260134: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 12-923 of the Philadelphia Code

entitled “Smart Loading Zones” authorizing the Philadelphia Parking Authority to install

smart loading zones in the area of Center City bounded by Spring Garden Street,

Bainbridge Street, the Schuylkill River and the Delaware River, for the purpose of

improving the appropriate use of loading zones and reducing traffic congestion, all

under certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING

CALENDAR.

Bill No. 26013400

Attachments:

Bill No. 260216: An Ordinance Authorizing the installation, ownership and

maintenance of a dumpster encroachment in the vicinity of 509-19 Vine St,

Philadelphia, PA 19106, under certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING

CALENDAR.

Bill No. 26021600

Attachments:

Bill No. 260217: An Ordinance Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of

2655 S Juniper St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, under certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING

CALENDAR.

Bill No. 26021700

Attachments:

Bill No. 260240: An Ordinance Removing the parking lane and prohibiting stopping

on the south side of Cinnaminson Street, from Mitchell Street to Pechin Street.

THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING

CALENDAR.

Bill No. 26024000

Attachments:

Bill No. 260267: An Ordinance Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of a

staircase in the vicinity of 611 S 7th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms

and conditions.

THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING

CALENDAR.

Bill No. 26026700

Attachments:

Bill No. 260340, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing various encroachments in

the vicinity of 323 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19107, under certain terms and

conditions.

THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING

CALENDAR.

Bill No. 26034000

Attachments:

Bill No. 260265: An Ordinance Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled

“Traffic Code,” to amend certain requirements applicable to buses and areas

designated for use by buses, including applicable penalties, all under certain terms and

conditions.

THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING

CALENDAR.

Bill No. 26026500

Attachments:

Bill No. 260266: An Ordinance Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter

into agreements to purchase electricity, natural gas and motor fuel for use by the City in

City facilities and vehicles, including agreements that obligate payment for delivery of

such energy supplies in future fiscal years, all under certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING

CALENDAR.

Bill No. 26026600

Attachments:

LEAVES OF ABSENCE

PUBLIC COMMENT

Councilmember O'Neill

THE REQUEST WAS GRANTED.

Michael Foti 260401

Wick Savage

Lynn Landes

William Small

250768

250807

Dr. Charlotte Brown Ahmad Introducing

Debby Freedman Landau Introducing

Natasha Harris Ahmad Introducing

Benjamin

Gilmore Richardson Introducing

Jonathan Jacops Gilmore Richardson Introducing

Sara Apt

Harry Graham

Gilmore Richardson Introducing

Evin Jerrett Gilmore Richardson Introducing

Will Tung

Landau Introducing

Hon. State Rep. Keith Harris Ahmad Introducing

Jerrett Johnson Landau Introducing

Quinnlan Burke Landau Introducing

John McAuley

260401

Jeremy Blatstein 260399

Stephen Bronskill

Queen Judith Robinson

Landau Introducing

260406, 260407, & 260408

Matthew Schanbaches

David Alexander Jenkins

Gilmore Richardson Introducing

Robert L. Parkrer

Zachary Paris

Aidan Marion

Lauren Myers

Dylan Adkins

Gauthier/Latin Boys School

Jeremiah Roach Gauthier/Latin Boys School

Stephanie Wells Gauthier/Latin Boys School

Stephanie Adkins

Gauthier/Latin Boys School

Sheila E. Armstrong 260399

Sally Hecht Landau Introducing

Rashawn Moore Jones Introducing

Dena Williams

Aisha Harris Jones Introducing

Charles Freedman 250768

Symona Burch Bass Introducing

Jones Introducing

Madelynne Jones

Landau Introducing

Ogbonna Paul Hagins

Gen. Muti Ajamu Osagboro

260339

260398

SEE NOTES OF TESTIMONY FOR FULL COMMENT FROM STATED MEETING OF THURSDAY,

APRIL 30, 2026.

City Council receives public comment on bills and resolutions

that are printed on this agenda for the meeting. Speakers will

have up to three minutes to speak; please prepare your

comments to fit within that time limit. The Council President,

may, depending on circumstances, establish a lower time limit.

The Council President will announce the applicable time limit at

the beginning of the public comment portion of the agenda. The

Council President may also limit repetitious comments on the

same agenda item or defer comments to the next meeting of

Council.

Speakers for public comment can sign up in advance, submit

comments electronically, or sign up to speak the day of the

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Speakers may also submit public comment electronically by

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Electronic submissions become part of the written record of the

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please let the Chief Clerk’s Office know when signing up for

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office for information about our language services.

*Please note that this is an in-person meeting, and open to the

public. This meeting may also be viewed on Xfinity Channel 64,

Fios Channel 40, or http://phlcouncil.com/watch-city-council/.

RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE

Resolution No. 260398: Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property

to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying

fee simple title to 1425 S. Paxon Street in the 3rd Councilmanic District of the City of

Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to

transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to

Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Resolution No. 26039800

Attachments:

Resolution No. 260399: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to

dispose of 5123, 5125, 5127 and 5129 Baltimore Avenue located in the 3rd

Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The

Philadelphia Code.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Resolution No. 26039900

Attachments:

Resolution No. 260400: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to

dispose of 5103 Chester Avenue located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in

accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Resolution No. 26040000

Attachments:

Resolution No. 260401: Resolution Urging the United States Congress and the

Trump Administration to provide comprehensive fertility care, including In Vitro

Fertilization (IVF), under TRICARE in the National Defense Authorization Act

(NDAA).

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Resolution No. 26040100

Attachments:

Resolution No. 260402: Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property

to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying

fee simple title to 214 Hermit Street in the 4th Councilmanic District of the City of

Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to

transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to

Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Resolution No. 26040200

Attachments:

Resolution No. 260403: Resolution Confirming the appointment of the Hon. Idee C.

Fox as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16,

2030.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Resolution No. 26040300

Attachments:

Resolution No. 260406: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to

dispose of 3001 and 3003 N. 10th Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in

accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Resolution No. 26040600

Attachments:

Resolution No. 260407: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to

dispose of 1800, 1818, 1862 N. 23rd Street, 1802, 1806, 1808, 1810, 1820, 1828,

1845, 1848, 1852 N. 24th Street, 1801, 1813, 1837, 1855, 1868 N. Bucknell Street,

1800, 1814, 1858 Judson Street, 2318, 2326, 2330, 2332, 2334, 2336 W.

Montgomery Avenue located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the

terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Resolution No. 26040700

Attachments:

Resolution No. 260408: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to

dispose of 1707 Ridge Avenue located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance

with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Resolution No. 26040800

Attachments:

BILLS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE

Bill No. 260213: An Ordinance To amend Bill No. 250198 (approved June 13,

2025), entitled “An Ordinance To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years

2026-2031 inclusive,” by revising various appropriation amounts and totals, all under

certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.

Bill No. 26021300

Attachments:

The Ayes and Nays were as follows:

Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,

Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council

President Johnson

Nays: 0

Bill No. 260214: An Ordinance To amend Bill No. 250197 (approved June 13,

2025), entitled “An Ordinance To adopt a Fiscal 2026 Capital Budget,” by revising

various appropriation amounts and totals, all under certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.

Bill No. 26021400

Attachments:

Bill No. 260215-A, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing transfers in

appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026 from: the General Fund, the Water Fund, the

Transportation Fund, and the Grants Revenue Fund, all from certain or all City offices,

departments, boards and commissions; to: the General Fund, the Water Fund, the

Special Gasoline Tax Fund, the Grants Revenue Fund, the Aviation Fund, and the

Transportation Fund, all to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and

commissions.

THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.

Bill No. 260215-A, As Amended on the Floor, 4-23-26

Attachments:

The Ayes and Nays were as follows:

Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,

Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council

President Johnson

Nays: 0

RESOLUTIONS

Councilmember Phillips called up:

Resolution No. 260432: Resolution Honoring and recognizing outstanding educators

in the Ninth Councilmanic District for their leadership, mentorship, and unwavering

commitment to shaping the lives of young people and strengthening school communities

through education, service, and opportunity.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Signature26043200

Attachments:

Resolution No. 260433: Resolution Honoring and recognizing the St. Raymond of

Penafort Boys Basketball Team for winning the 2026 Region 58 Championship, the

2026 Archdiocese of Philadelphia Varsity Boys Basketball Championship, and the

2026 Pennsylvania CYO State Championship, and celebrating a historic season that

brought pride and distinction to the Oak Lane community.

THE RESOLUTION WAS WITHDRAWN.

Councilmember Phillips called up:

Resolution No. 260435: Resolution Recognizing May 7, 2026, as Alexander Graham

Bell and AT&T Day in the City of Philadelphia on the occasion of the 150th

Anniversary of the first successful phone call and the ultimate founding of AT&T, as

well as the first broad public demonstration of the telephone later that year at the

Centennial World's Fair in the City of Philadelphia.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Resolution No. 260434: Resolution Recognizing April 26 - May 2, 2026, as

National Apprenticeship Week in the City of Philadelphia

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Signature26043400

Attachments:

Resolution No. 260438: Resolution Honoring and recognizing Jeremiah Roach,

Dylan Adkins, Aidan Marion, Khalif Barakat-Cooper, and Marquise Floyd-Reid for

their outstanding academic achievement in earning associate degrees prior to graduating

from high school, and further recognizing Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia Charter School,

Principal Robert L. Parker III, CEO Dr. William Hayes, and Zachary Paris, Director

of Early College and Career Programming, for their leadership and commitment to

student success.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Signature26043800

Attachments:

Resolution No. 260439: Resolution Recognizing May as Music Month in the City of

Philadelphia and celebrating the city’s dedication to the arts, its legacy of producing

world-class musicians across genres, and its powerful economic impact, generating

billions in revenue, jobs, tourism, and local business growth.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Signature26043900

Attachments:

Resolution No. 260440: Resolution Authorizing the Committee of the Whole to hold

public hearings to assess the potential establishment of an independent fiscal oversight

agency to perform independent fiscal audits of The School District of Philadelphia’s

annual budget.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Signature26044000

Attachments:

Resolution No. 260441: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Transportation

and Public Utilities to hold hearings examining the status of transit mobility and access

for Philadelphia’s students and the expansion of the SEPTA Student Fare Program.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Signature26044100

Attachments:

Resolution No. 260442: Resolution Honoring and recognizing lifelong Philadelphian

and Central High School and Temple University alum, Will Yip, as the first Asian

American and second Philadelphian producer to win the 2026 Grammy Award for

Best Rock Album, and for his outstanding work as an audio engineer and record

producer in the City of Philadelphia.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Signature26044200

Attachments:

Resolution No. 260443: Resolution Recognizing, congratulating, and honoring

Community Legal Services on its 60th anniversary.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Signature26044300

Attachments:

Resolution No. 260444: Resolution Recognizing May 4-8, 2026, as Philly Tech

Week in the City of Philadelphia and celebrating the vibrant and thriving tech

ecosystem in Philadelphia.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Resolution No. 260445: Resolution Recognizing and Celebrating the 100th

Anniversary of Russell H. Conwell Middle Magnet School

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Resolution No. 260446: Resolution Honoring the Asian American Business Alliance

of Greater Philadelphia (AABAGP) for hosting the 2026 Asian American and Pacific

Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Gala in celebration of AAPI heritage and the 250th

Anniversary of American Independence.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Resolution No. 260449: Resolution Recognizing April 30, 2026, as National Adopt

a Shelter Pet Day in the City of Philadelphia, honoring the vital work of local animal

shelters and encouraging residents to adopt, volunteer, and support animal welfare

efforts throughout the year.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Resolution No. 260450: Resolution Honoring Dr. Charlotte Brown, Rachael Hanible,

Tijania “Tee” Goodwin, Dr. Jasmyn Wright, and Mecca Robinson during National

Volunteer Month for their extraordinary service, leadership, and enduring contributions

to the City of Philadelphia.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

SPECIAL BUSINESS

There was Special Business today,

SPEECHES

Councilmember Brooks, Councilmember O'Rourke, Councilmember Thomas, Councilmember Jones,

Councilmember Ahmad, Councilmember Gauthier, Councilmember Landau, Councilmember Young,

Councilmember Squilla, Councilmember Phillips, and Councilmember Lozada

SEE NOTES OF TESTIMONY FROM STATED MEETING OF THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026.

ADJOURNMENT

COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO ADJOURN

until Thursday May 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.